Locals protest suggestion to rename Jalan Pantai Bersih


Locals protesting the suggestion to change an inland road along Jalan Pantai Bersih to Jalan Tokong Naga, in Butterworth, Penang.

BUTTERWORTH: Over 150 locals are objecting to the suggestion to rename Jalan Pantai Bersih here, which makes up part of the road to Dragon Temple Lane (Jalan Tokong Naga).

Led by Pembela, a coalition of over 50 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Malaysia, protesters chanted in unison to retain the road's name, citing that there was no need for sudden changes.

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